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August 2017 Month End Mail Out �1

IN THIS ISSUEAs the fall weather descends on the prairies, we encourage SWF members enjoy late season fishing, the start of the migratory and upland game bird season, or any autumn interest in a way that is safe and with respect to wildlife.

NOTE: 2018 CONVENTION DATES HAVE BEEN CHANGED to February 8-10 in Prince Albert. Please reconfirm your hotel rooms.

Fall meeting information included2017 Youth Grant Form89th Annual Convention Registration formsBranch Executive FormsWomen’s Outdoor Weekend,

The SWF Angling & HK Big Game Awards Banquet is April 8th in Yorkton.

BRANCH MONTH END MAIL OUT

IMPORTANT HIGHLIGHTS✓ Branches may submit their regional nominations to Central Office

prior to the regional meeting. ✓ Resolutions must be passed at the branch feel before being presented

at the Fall regional meetings for consideration at Convention. ✓ 2018 Membership Books will be available for pick-up at the Fall

Regional Meet✓ Submit the name of your branch’s top membership salesperson for

2017 to Central Office by Dec 31✓ Complete the Youth Grant Report on page 3 by October 13.

CHECK OUT OUR SUPER SEPTEMBER SALE ON PAGE 9 & 10FOR 50% OFF THE LISTED PRICE

Photo by John Dornstauder, Save-A-Goose

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Photo by Wilfred Basey, East Shore WF

Photo by Jordie Braun, SCWF

FALL REGIONAL MEETINGS

Region 1 Melfort

Date: TBD

Region 2 Cut Knife

Date: TBD

Region 3 Kamsack

Ukrainian Catholic Church October 29, 2017

Region 4 Alameda

October 22, 2017

Region 5 Outlook

Date: TBD

Region 6 Moose Jaw Wildlife Federation BuildingOctober 15, 2017

Region 1Director (James Wright) Fisheries (Vacant) Habitat (Vacant) Henry Kelsey (Dennis Francais) Wildlife Advisory (Al Zielke)

Region 2Director (Reed Ludwig) Fisheries (Vacant - 1 year term) Habitat (Vacant - 1 year term) Wildlife Advisory (Vacant - 1 year term)

Region 3Director (Ken Somogyi) Fisheries (Ken Somogyi) Habitat (Floyd Hendrickson) Henry Kelsey (Heath Dreger) Wildlife Advisory (Darcy Frankl)

Region 4Director (Kelly Koziij)

Region 5 Director (Jim Vancha) Fisheries (Vacant) Habitat (Blair Torgerson) Henry Kelsey (David Pezderic) Wildlife Advisory (Darren Thomson)

Region 6Director (Jim Austin has reached his

FALL MEETING ELECTIONS

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Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation 2017 Youth Grant

Attention Branches with Youth programs or camps! There is money available through SK Lotteries (as part of the provincial SWF grant) for branch youth programs/camps. If you had a camp/program in 2017, please fill out the form and return it to Central Office asap. The form must be returned before October 13th , so it can be processed before our year-end which is October 31st. Thank you for the time and effort your branch has taken to provide outdoor education and information to our youth. We hope this grant will help you continue. Keep up the good work, and good luck with your future endeavours!

Branch Name: ____________________________________________________Contact Person / Email / Tel #: ________________________________________________

Youth Program or Event:____________________________________________________

Date(s) of Event: ________________ # of Youth Participating: ______________ Activities and brief description of each: ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

# of Volunteer Workers:__________# of Volunteer Hours: ________________

Additional Comments: ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

Return form by October 13th to: SWF Central Office, 9 Lancaster Rd., Moose Jaw, SK S6J 1M8, Fax: 306-692-4370, email: mheron@swf.sk.ca

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SWF ANNUAL PHOTO CONTESTDo you love taking pictures? Do you love Saskatchewan’s outdoors? If you have any Saskatchewan wildlife or scenery photos, then this is your chance to be recognized! Submit your photos for the Annual SWF Photo Contest. Photos will be displayed and judged at the upcoming Annual Convention in Yorkton in February. Individuals must submit their photos to their local branch (please check with the branch to find out deadlines), and then each branch submits their top photos at Convention. Branches wishing to enter the photo contest must have the photos there by the first day of Convention and dropped off at the Merchandise Desk.

The following list of rules will be adhered to: 1. Categories: Wildlife (Saskatchewan only, Big Game, Predators, Birds, Fish, etc., no animals in the confines

of a park or game farm, no hunting photos. We are asking for Saskatchewan wildlife in their natural state. Humans not allowed.)

Scenery (Saskatchewan only, humans not allowed) 2. 8 x 10 (or 8.5 x 11) sized photos (color or black and white). 3. Photos must not be framed or matted for display. 4. Photos can be entered only once. 5. Photos will not be accepted from individuals. Entries must be through the local branch and verification from

branch executive must accompany the entry. Branch name, photographer, and address should be on the back of each photo.

6. Competition is for amateur photographers only. Trail camera photos not allowed. 7. Open to all ages. 8. Each branch may enter one photo for each category. The branches will select their entries and monitor the

rules for the provincial competition. 9. Lighting, development, type of film used, will be the choice of the participant. Digital photo enhancement is

limited to cropping, dust removal, and adjusting lighting and color. Any photo layering or combining will not be permitted.

10. Ballots are in the delegate’s kits at Convention.

11. Photos will be numbered for the display.

12. Ribbons will be awarded to the top three in each category at the Saturday night banquet.

13. Winning photographs will be featured on next year's Convention Book, and the top photos in each category may be featured in the Outdoor Canada Magazine, the SWF web site, and/or SWF promotional material.

14. The SWF is not responsible for loss or damage of entries. The SWF will keep all entries, and will return them to the branches at a later date.

89th Annual Convention Regina, Saskatchewan ~ February 8 to 10, 2018

REGISTRATION FORM

TYPE DETAILS EARLY BIRD REGULAR(before Jan. 15) (after Jan. 15)

3-Day Registration Includes Thursday evening banquet, Friday and Saturday lunch and evening banquet

$295 $320

2-Day Registration Thursday/Friday (includes lunch & banquet) $165 $185Friday/Saturday (includes lunch & banquet) $200 $220

1-Day Registration Thursday $90 $100Friday or Saturday $100 $110

Spousal Package 3 evening banquets $150Guests or non-registered delegates Lunch $30

Banquet $50

REGISTRATION FEES

DELEGATES REGISTRATIONS

REGION: __________ BRANCH: _________________________________________________________

NAMES MEMBERSHIP NUMBER REGISTRATION FEE

TOTAL A:ADDITIONAL MEAL TICKETS & SPOUSAL PACKAGES (must be ordered before noon on the day prior)

NAMES MEAL TICKETS REQUIRED

FEE

TOTAL B:

PAYMENT: Total A + B = __________________________________________ (enclosed with cheque)

NEW DELEGATE LUNCHEONThe following are new delegates and will attend the New Delegate Luncheon on Thursday at 11:15am:

Mail registration & cheque payment to: Prince Albert Wildlife Federation, Box 594, Regina, SK S4P 3A3_____ Yes, I will attend the Meet & Greet on the Wednesday Evening ________ # of attendees

On Thursday evening (February 8, 2018) the Prince Albert Wildlife Federation will host a Meet and Greet at the Travelodge! This event is free of charge. Please indicate at the bottom of the form if you plan to attend

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AUGUST 2017 MEMBERSHIP UPDATEBranches should check their totals to this sheet every month. If there are discrepancies between the two totals, please contact Central Office.

OTHER BRANCHES 2016 2017 2017 2017

Target Regular Affiliate Actual

Sask Falconry Assoc. 13 14 6 20Sask Falconry Club 29 20 16 36

Active Branch Since REGION ONE (28) 2016 2017 2017 2017

Target Regular Affiliate Actual

1954 BASIN LAKE*** 24 17 20 37

1971 BRUNO*** 222 111 119 230

2011 CARROT RIVER*** 157 84 89 173

1961 Creighton 213 110 63 173

1989 Cub Hills 443 196 214 410

1967 Cudworth 202 106 88 194

1947 Humboldt 473 257 192 449

1968 La Ronge 185 75 56 131

1970 Lake Lenore 220 94 94 188

1958 Leask Marcelin 186 81 81 162

1957 LUCIEN LAKE*** 126 83 49 132

1975 Mallard 266 112 109 221

1955 Melfort 433 172 181 353

1980 MISTATIM*** 110 73 42 115

1970 NAIVERDALE*** 7 18 14 32

1944 Nipawin 213 105 79 184

1980 PARK VIEW*** 175 87 117 204

2010 Porcupine 181 77 81 158

1947 Prince Albert 483 255 205 460

1954 St.Peters 252 115 128 243

1977 Shellbrook 623 373 225 598

1952 STONY RAPIDS*** 25 19 15 34

1994 STRUTHERS LAKE*** 346 180 188 368

1966 Tisdale 801 345 349 694

1945 Valley Trails 732 379 269 648

1982 WAKAW*** 22 20 2 22

1985 WELDON*** 136 63 86 149

1976 Regional 7256 3607 3155 6762

Active Branch Since REGION TWO (17) 2016 2017 2017 2017

Target Regular Affiliate Actual1939 Battleford 349 183 116 2991987 Beaver River 109 27 34 612012 CATER LAKE*** 162 86 80 1661979 Cut Knife 254 107 111 2181992 DORINTOSH*** 56 47 38 851954 Fielding 230 100 88 1881947 Lloydminster 1749 1128 389 15172008 Lost Horse Creek 64 21 16 371983 MACKLIN*** 254 125 156 2811947 MEADOW LAKE*** 134 101 41 1421980 Redberry 128 53 72 1251973 St. Walburg 188 105 79 1841981 Thickwood Hills 236 86 104 1901980 Turtle River 157 87 69 1561951 UNITY*** 165 104 96 2001947 Wilkie 34 18 9 271972 Witchekan 454 255 184 439

Regional 4723 2633 1682 4315

*** Indicates Branches that have met or exceeded their Membership targets. Congratulations!

Branches exceeding their 2017 target 44

Regions exceeding their 2017 target 0

Regular Members 16172

Affiliate Members 13078

Provincial Members 94

Corporate Members 3

2017 Memberships to Sept 01, 2017 29,403

2016 Memberships to Sept 01, 2016 30,992

DECREASE -1,589

SUMMARY

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*** Indicates Branches that have met or exceeded

AUGUST 2017 MEMBERSHIP UPDATEActive Branch

Since REGION THREE (29) 2016 2017 2017 2017

Target Regular Affiliate Actual

1975 BEAVER HILLS*** 237 150 111 2611957 Buchanan 113 43 40 831957 Canora 241 110 116 2261970 Delwood 48 20 26 461979 East Shore 188 77 85 1621990 ENDEAVOUR*** 15 10 6 161959 Esterhazy 684 360 200 5601980 Foam Lake 342 169 110 2791980 Fort Qu'Appelle 106 50 29 791973 HUDSON BAY*** 401 186 218 4041947 Kamsack 201 66 76 1421974 Kuroki 158 72 77 1491966 LANGENBURG*** 185 97 104 2011986 Leroy 79 27 32 591977 LOON CREEK*** 194 112 89 2011939 Melville 801 342 191 5331949 Norquay 333 102 137 2391980 PARKLAND*** 186 103 86 1891990 PHEASANT CREEK*** 67 38 29 671966 PREECEVILLE*** 396 235 203 4381989 River Ridge 247 102 108 2101977 Sturgis 253 114 131 2451990 Timberline 44 24 19 431967 Touchwood Hills 675 328 314 6421980 Valley View 154 70 83 1531964 Watson-Englefeld 253 124 95 2191980 Whitesand 144 58 75 1331988 Willowbrook 607 262 274 5361947 Yorkton 219 106 95 201

Regional 7571 3557 3159 6716

Active Branch Since REGION FOUR (15) 2016 2017 2017 2017

Target Regular Affiliate Actual

1993 Boggy Creek 559 279 200 479

1953 BROAVIEW*** 190 88 110 198

1952 Estevan 1028 540 410 950

1970 Grenfell 261 101 119 220

1977 Indian Head 213 122 69 191

2002 MOOSE MOUNTAIN*** 268 124 177 301

1987 Radville 118 58 60 118

1967 Redvers 379 159 208 367

1962 Regina 1025 625 356 981

1981 ROCANVILLE**** 471 220 263 483

1982 SAVEAGOOSE*** 452 207 282 489

1990 SOURIS MOOSE CREEK*** 263 117 149 266

1987 Wapella Pipestone 382 165 191 356

1968 Wawota 310 127 140 267

1950 WEYBURN*** 370 179 195 374

Regional 6289 3111 2929 6040

ActiveBranch Since REGION FIVE (17) 2016 2017 2017 2017

Target Regular Affiliate Actual1978 ARM RIVER*** 57 39 43 822017 BRIDGE CITY*** 15 8 11 192016 BEAR HILLS*** 197 158 63 2211947 Biggar 249 95 52 1471983 Brightwater Blackstrap 158 49 48 971961 CENTRAL BUTTE*** 195 111 98 2091971 Eagle Creek 199 91 98 1891983 ELBOW*** 67 47 54 1011981 Kerrobert 159 20 8 281955 Kindersley 386 211 119 3301957 KYLE*** 301 168 175 3431989 Luseland 84 01971 Outlook 329 195 105 3001950 Rosetown 99 38 28 661980 Snipe Lake 35 7 5 122000 VISCOUNT*** 31 24 17 411993 WATROUS*** 282 153 135 2881979 Young 57 36 19 55

Regional 2900 1450 1078 2528

Active Branch Since REGION SIX (13) 2016 2017 2017 2017

Target Regular Affiliate Actual1953 Assiniboia 240 172 61 2331988 Buffalo Lake 42 19 12 311965 DEEP SOUTH**** 19 16 3 191999 Dirt Hills 829 486 257 7431996 Great Sandhills 104 74 19 931953 Maple Creek 333 157 87 2441947 Moose Jaw 569 326 216 5422012 ROCKGLEN*** 31 13 19 321961 Shaunavon 255 112 115 2272001 SOUTH SHORE*** 23 22 3 251947 Swift Current 645 357 252 6092009 Willow Bunch 32 18 13 311987 Wiwa Creek 106 75 18 93

Regional 3228 1847 1075 2922

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Stock up for Christmas and take advantage of our seasonal sale, with 50% off the

regular price of these select items. Sale ends October 31st

SALE MERCHANDIZE - Grab These September Specials

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Stock up for Christmas and take advantage of our seasonal sale, with 50% off the

SALE MERCHANDIZE - Grab These September Specials

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Women’s Outdoor Weekend

ALL women should have the skills and knowledge to independently enjoy the outdoors. Expand your independence and confidence outdoors with our Women’s Outdoor Weekend getaway.

You’ll be joined by other adventure-seeking women to develop outdoor skills like canoeing and kayaking, plant identification, archery, fire-pit building, fishing, and more! If you want to safely and self-assuredly head out for a weekend in the wild, you NEED to get to this class!

Registration forms can be found at http://bit.ly/2uQ5S7c

Registration closes September 15th and space is limited, so sign up soon! $175 for members; $200 for non members. Contact lwaldner@swf.sk.ca for more information.

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Region 1 (NE Sask): * Dave Atamanchuk, Humboldt, (306) 682-1291 Mark Buller, Waldheim, (306) 281-2506 * Robert Delorme, Christopher Lake, (306) 982-3669 (h), (306) 640-8715 (c) *+ Dennis Francais (Regional Director), Nipawin, (306) 862-9232 Ron Johnson, Big River, (306) 469-5652 Barry Marquette, Kelvington, (306) 338-2038 Nelson Reddekopp, Warman, (306) 933-1217 Michael Remenda, Nipawin, (306) 862-4542 Kent Ringheim, Melfort, (306) 752-3352 (h), (306) 921-9192 (c) Jim Tiessen, Prince Albert, (306) 764-2828 Bruce Wallington, Tisdale, (306) 873-5462 (h), (306) 873-1873 (c)

Region 2 (NW Sask): *#+ Albert England, Lloydminster, (780) 875-2673 Jeff Heck, Battleford, (306) 441-4394 Larry Mackrell, Battleford, (306) 445-0006 *+ Brian Rehman, Provost, AB (780) 753-2444 (h), (780) 753-0790 (c) *+ Brett Seidle, Medstead, (306) 342-4382 Glenn Stewart (Regional Director), Cut Knife, (306) 398-2267 (h), (306) 398-7778 (c) * Jason Toews, Meadow Lake, (306) 236-1614

Region 3 (E Central Sask) Reg Closson, Stockholm, (306) 740-7450 *+ Charles Dietz, Melville, (306) 728-5193 (h), (306) 730-8964 (c) *#+ Heath Dreger (Regional Director), Yorkton, (306) 620-8653 Jeremey Edwards, Hudson Bay, (306) 865-9193 # Shawn Frankfurt, Yorkton, (306) 783-8006 * Floyd Hendrickson, Margo, (306) 324-2087 Arnold Holmes, Hudson Bay, (306) 865-2097 Ralph Holowaty, Foam Lake, (306) 272-4361 (h), (306) 272-4598 (c) Cameron Kirzinger, Leroy, (306) 287-7655 *#+ John Kuzma, Norquay, (306) 594-2566 *#+ Joyce Lorenz, Raymore, (306) 746-4313 (h), (306) 746-7835 (c) *+ Blair Mitchell, Sturgis, (306) 547-8857 * Ken Somogyi, Melville, (306) 728-2244 (h), (306) 730-6671 (c) *+ Reg Soyka, Yarbo, (306) 745-2659 (h), (306) 745-8287 (c) Scott Soyka, Yarbo (306) 745-6922 (h), (306) 745-8289 (c)

HENRY KELSEY OFFICIAL MEASURERS

Reminder: Heads must be measured by an official measurer to be entered into the big game records AND must be measured by Dec 31, 2017 to be eligible for the 2017 awards. Remember that there is no mandatory drying period, and these measurers are volunteers, so please have heads measured ASAP to avoid running into the

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Region 4 (SE Sask) Andre Bernuy, Wauchope, (306) 452-3857(h), (306) 452-7668 (c) #+ Allan Brehaut, Wawota, (306) 739-2702 * Roger Geremia, Indian Head, (306) 695-2497 *#+ Mike Halirewich (Regional Director), Estevan, (306) 421-6197 *+ Donald Holinaty, Estevan, 306-421-9782 *+ Kelly Kozij, Weyburn, (306) 842-0565 # Glenn Loffler, Glenavon, (306) 429-2188 # Archie Lovelace, Balgonie, (306) 771-4553 Travis Markoski, Oxbow, (306) 483-2728 *#+ Pat McKenzie, Regina, (306) 543-2641 * Murray Mosley, Estevan, (306) 634-3776 (h), (306) 421-3785 (c) * Glen Sellsted, Regina, (306) 550-5011

Region 5 (W Central Sask): Dave Burnett, Saskatoon, (306) 384-8079 Glenn Cates, Kyle, (306) 375-2810 Bentley Coben, Tessier, (306) 656-4903 Adam Duh, Warman, (306) 270-4068

* Brent Gust, Kindersley, (306) 460-9679 Milo Hanson, Biggar, (306) 948-9524 Barry Johnston, Watrous, (306) 946-8285 *+ Alvin Long, Central Butte, (306) 796-2105 (h), (306) 796-7709 (c) *+ John B. McJannet, Davidson, (306) 567-7015 Hugh Perkins, Outlook, (306) 867-9108 *+ David Pezderic (Regional Director), Grandora, (306) 227-6847

Region 6 (SW Sask): *#+ Robert Allemand, Shaunavon, (306) 297-3298 (h), (306) 297-7078 (c) *+ Jack Clary, Lancer, (306) 689-2919 (h), (306) 587-3182 (c) *#+ Bill Deyo, Moose Jaw, (306) 693-4382 *+ Chad Fink (Regional Director), Assiniboia, (306) 640-8083 *+ Allan Hill, Moose Jaw, (306) 692-1990 * Warren Howse (Chairman), Avonlea, (306) 868-7403 Greg Illerbrun, Swift Current, (306) 773-1326 * Ron Schaal, Maple Creek, (306) 662-4218

Additional Scorer Designations: Boone & Crockett Scorers = * Pope & Young = # Longhunter Society = + (Note: P&Y will accept entries)

HENRY KELSEY OFFICIAL MEASURERS

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FUNDRAISING PACKAGES

There are a few fundraising packages left ($1,000 taxes included).  If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Central Office asap (sask.wildlife@swf.sk.ca or 306-692-8812).  We can make arrangements to deliver them to the fall regional meetings to save freight.   

10.5 Qt. Aluminum Fish Fryer

Knife Sharpener

Pink Camo Zero Gravity Lounger

Gun Safe Dehumidifier

Jet Sled Jr.

Metal Art - Cattails (inside or outside)

4-Pc Camo Luggage

Camo Crock Pot

Silver Grass Pendant

Moose Sculpture

Canyon Daypack

Package Includes

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For immediate release September 01,2017

As the fall weather moves in, record breaking dry conditions are developing in several areas across the province. This increases the potential risk of fires starting from vehicle use, and the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) and the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) are requesting hunters take extra precautions this hunting season.

“We know that the vast majority of hunters take every step to ensure that they leave nothing but their footprints when they hunt, but these dry conditions warrant added vigilance,” says Darrell Crabbe, Executive Director for the SWF.

“We encourage all hunters to take extra precautions this hunting season with the increased risk of fires. These precautions include carrying a fire extinguisher in your vehicle, talking to landowners before going on land, avoiding unnecessary vehicle idling, walking when possible, and staying on existing trails,” adds Chad MacPherson, General Manager for the SSGA.

It’s also the time to remind hunters about the importance of getting land owner permission before hunting on their property. “Access to private land is a privilege, not a right, and with privilege comes the duty to act as responsible conservationists and representatives of the hunting community” says Crabbe. Hunters are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Operation Respect, which highlights important relationship between land owners and hunters.

For more information on the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association, please visit www.skstockgrowers.com. For more information on the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation, and Operation Respect, please visit www.swf.sk.ca.

For more information, please contact: Darrell Crabbe Executive Director Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation P: 306-694-8812 E: dcrabbe@swf.sk.ca

SWF AND SSGA URGE HUNTERS TO STAY ON TRACK